VILLAGERS hope to put their community on the map by showing judges of a national competition that their neighbourhood is one of the best in the North-East.

Sedgefield village has reached the regional heat of the Calor Village of the Year contest. Judges will visit on October 18. and want villagers to give a presentation on why they love the place.

A public meeting will be held in the town council offices at 7pm on Thursday to discuss how to impress the judges.